European group bought a farm bigger than the city of SP in the Amazon; see more at Curto Flash

Buying Amazon?

A European group purchased a farm larger than the city of São Paulo in the Amazon in an irregular manner, according to Incra (National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform), which asked for the deal to be annulled. The farm exports noble woods such as mahogany and cedar. (UOL)

Rio Champions Parade

This Saturday (25), lovers of samba schools will have the opportunity to see once again the top six of the carnival in the Parade of Champions. The expectation is for a packed Sambadrome, with the presence of more than 100 thousand people, according to the Independent League of Samba Schools of Rio de Janeiro (Liesa). Tickets for the stands, chairs, friezes and boxes at Passarela do Samba in Marquês de Sapucaí, in the center of Rio, sold out on Thursday (23). (Agency Brazil)

John Kerry in Brazil

The Joe Biden government's special advisor for climate, John Kerry, arrives in Brasília this weekend to fulfill a series of commitments with Brazilian authorities. According to the United States embassy in Brazil, John Kerry's visit to the country has The objective is to discuss two central issues: climate issues and the fight against deforestation. (g1)

Election in Nigeria

Long lines formed at polling stations across Nigeria as millions voted in the most competitive presidential election since the end of military rule. Since 1999, Africa's most populous country has been dominated by two parties – the ruling APC and the PDP. But this time, there is also a strong challenge from a third party candidate – Peter Obi of the Labor Party, who is supported by many young people. President Muhammadu Buhari is stepping down after two four-year terms. (with the BBC*)

Earthquake causes panic again in Türkiye

A 5,3 magnitude earthquake caused panic this Saturday (25), in the province of Nigde, in south-central Turkey. The region is about 200 kilometers west of the areas devastated by the 7,8 and 7,6 earthquakes on the 6th, which left more than 44 dead and almost two million homeless. (Estadão)(I.e.

What is an earthquake? What are its causes? And Brazil? Are you at the mercy of this danger?

A strong earthquake hit Turkey and Syria this Monday (6), leaving thousands dead and injured. But do you know what an earthquake is? Understand what causes sudden tremors that can destroy entire cities – or sometimes not even be noticed.

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